Which construction estimating and bidding software are known for supporting drawings, plan takeoff, and historical cost data?

Some well-known construction estimating and bidding platforms that support drawings/plan takeoff and historical cost data include:

• Procore Estimating – integrates project docs/drawings with estimating workflows; can leverage prior project data depending on setup.
• STACK – strong on digital takeoff from plans/drawings and estimating; supports organizing and reusing cost data.
• PlanSwift – widely used for on-screen takeoff from drawings and estimations; can store assemblies and historical items.
• Bluebeam Revu – excellent for PDF plan takeoff and markups; often paired with estimating databases for historical costs.
• Trimble Accubid / LiveCount – especially for mechanical/electrical estimating; supports takeoff and cost history.
• Sage Estimating – robust estimating with cost databases and historical cost tracking; can work with plan takeoff workflows.
• HCSS HeavyBid – strong historical cost data and bid management; supports takeoff and quantity input from plans.
• Autodesk Takeoff / Construction Cloud – focused on 2D/3D takeoff from drawings and integration into estimating workflows.

If you want, I can also narrow this down by:

1. best for general contractors,
2. best for subcontractors, or
3. best low-cost options.